Plasticulture Workshop Given by Coosa County Extension Office

Growers,

Here is information about a plasticulture meeting in Coosa county. We can’t talk about plasticulture without talking about irrigation. Therefore, if you need more information on vegetable irrigation this will be a good meeting to see how drip irrigation and plasticulture work in vegetable production. Let me or the Coosa county extension office know if you plan to attend.

Plasticulture Workshop Coming

One of the latest trends in vegetable production is the use of a method of farming called “Plasti-culture”.  This is a system of using plastic mulch and drip irrigation to manage weeds while maintaining a good water supply to the plants.  This production method can be used to grow anything from tomatoes, to watermelons and strawberries. While this system can be installed by hand on small areas, there is now specialized equipment that may be pulled behind a tractor to install larger areas in a quick and efficient manner.

A demonstration plot has been established on the Farm of Mr. John Neighbors in the Fishpond Community through a grant from the Coosa Valley R.C. & D Council in cooperation with the Coosa County Extension Office.  To introduce this farming method and discuss its advantages and disadvantages, a workshop has been planned for Wednesday, July 7, 2010.  Since the daytime temperatures are getting pretty high, the workshop will be held in the early morning and be rather brief, beginning at 7:00 a.m. and concluding by around 8:30 a.m.

Regional Extension Agent for Commercial Horticulture, Chip East will discuss how to install the system and how to manage the various crops that can be grown.  Jeff Colvin, with the R. C. & D Council will also be present to discuss the equipment available through the Council and answer questions.   There is no charge for the program, but pre-registration is required by calling the Coosa County Extension Office at 256-377-4713. I know this meeting is short notice and for that reason we need you to call and register as soon as possible.

Chip East – eastwil@aces.edu
Regional Extension Agent
Commercial Horticulture
Office 256-354-5976
cell 256-846-0314